Fathers and Sons (TV 2005)

Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son ... See full summary »

Directors:

Rodrigo García, Jared Rappaport,

Writers:

Rob Spera, Rodrigo García,

Stars:

Bradley Whitford, Samantha Mathis, Aiden James Forte

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bradley Whitford	...	Anthony
Samantha Mathis	...	Jenny
Aiden James Forte	...	Infant Nick
Aaron Marchbank	...	Toddler Nick
Max Burkholder	...	Nick at 5
Tyler Patrick Jones	...	Nick 10-12 years old
Abigail Spencer	...	Clarissa
Shad Hart	...	Nick
Gale Harold	...	Elliott
Austen Nunn	...	Michael
Nick Spera	...	Boy with Dog
John Mahoney	...	Gene
Meredith Monroe	...	Young Nora
Kathy Baker	...	Nora
Joanna Gleason	...	Silvia

Storyline

Intertwined tales of three families who grow up on the same street, focusing on the relationship of fathers and sons. The first section features Anthony and Jenny and traces the father-son bond that develops between Anthony and his newborn son over 30 years. The second story centers on the affairs of an airline pilot who shares a house but not a life with his wife. He crosses paths with an unusual woman and spends an extraordinary night with his son. The final chapter follows the homecoming of Elliot to his estranged family. As his father dies, Elliot meets and falls in love with a woman who sees past his tough-guy exterior.

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Plot Keywords:

airline pilot | dancer | kiss | circumcision ritual | mother daughter relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexual content

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 June 2005 (Hungary)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mockingbird Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Nora: What is it with men and talking? When you're little you talk up a storm and then one day... It's like someone puts a broomstick up your asses and the talking's over.

User Reviews

Wonderful Film

I went to see this film because of Gale Harold, I think this is his best film to date, the stories were wonderful, funny, complex and meaningful, and there was a nice flow to the movie. Even though this was made by Showtime, it didn't have that made-for-TV feel at all. I hope this film will get a wider distribution, Sarasota seemed like a weird place for it to have its World premier and I hope that they will be traveling with the film. It really it very well done and I cannot recommend it enough. This film deserves to be seen, oh yeah and it has a great cast too! I recognized probably about 90% of the cast. . If you're a Gale fan you really need to make an effort to see this film, and even if your not, you should go and see this film anyway!